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South Side cheerleading squad to perform in Bud Billiken Parade thanks to generous donation [Video]

CHICAGO A South Side cheerleading squad was all smiles Thursday thanks to a big donation that will help keep their dreams of performing in the Bud Billiken Parade afloat. The Chi-Town cats have called the South Side home for decades and theyve routinely been part of the best back-to-school bash on the block. The []

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What makes a visionary leader? Whiteboard.is breaks it down. [Video]

What makes a leader visionary? How is visionary-ness developed and what does it look like in practice? While the concept behind these questions seems nebulous, we’re talking today with someone who has concrete answers based on interactions with dozens of modern visionaries. Taylor Jones, Founder and CEO of Whiteboard.is, has stunningly simple advice on how anyone can develop their capacity for visionary leadership through practice and intentionality. Whiteboard is a creative agency helping visionaries build a brighter future, in many cases through harnessing the internet for good—an intrinsically for-good concept. The formula they’ve perfected over a decade has resulted in a ripple of positivity turning into a wave of change. Listen in to hear stories of visionary leaders, cautionary tales of ripple effects gone wrong, and the surprising books that have inspired leaders like Taylor and Justin. Are you a visionary leader in the for-good space who wants to connect with your visionary peers? Apply to join Camp Redwood (https://www.campredwood.org/) , a curated gathering for social impact founders and CEOs to focus on long-term thinking, innovation, and enduring growth. Want more advice from Taylor? Peruse Whiteboard's book, Agency (https://www.agencybook.com/) . Additional book mentioned, An Awesome Book (https://www.veryawesomeworld.com/) .

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Yarmouth Clam Festival returns for 57th year [Video]

THE YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY.. OER THE RAMPARTS WE WATCH” THE OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE 57TH ANNUAL CLAM FESTIVAL WAS THIS MORNING.. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL PACK YARMOUTH THROUGH THE WEEKEND.. FOR ONE OF MAINE’S BIGGEST EVENTS EACH YEAR.. THE BIG DRAW IS, OF COURSE, THE FOOD.. WITH CLAMS OF ALL KINDS.. PLUS LOBSTER ROLLS, COTTON CANDY, FRIES AND MORE.. THE ROYAL RIVER CHORUS SANG THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THIS MORNING.. CHELSIE “THIS EVENT IS CRUCIAL FOR THE COMMUNITY CAUSE ABOUT THIRTY DIFFERENT NON PROFITS ARE USING THIS AS A WAY TO FUNDRAISE FOR THEIR GROUPS” MIKE “IT’S ALL ABOUT SINGING AND THE JOY OF SINGING AND SPREADING THAT JOY TO DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE REGION.” NAT “HELLO MARY LOU I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU!” THE CLAM FESTIVAL PARADE STEPS OFF AT 6 TONIGHT.. WITH JULIA GAGNON AS THE GRAND MARSHAL.. SHE WILL THEN PERFORM AT 7-30.. THE ALWAYS POPULAR CLAM SHUCKING CONTEST I